What is Puerto Rico? (Bonus Episode)

Just before the US election, a comedian speaking at a Donald Trump rally in New York made a joke comparing the island of Puerto Rico to a “floating pile of garbage.”

This was a very controversial news story and dominated headlines across the USA.

In this bonus episode of Thinking in English, I’m going to try and explain the unique status Puerto Rico. We’ll discuss its history, its political status, and its future!

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